Mariners Keep Wild-Card Hopes Alive
Cal Raleigh Hits Three Home Runs to Lead Mariners to 9-2 Victory
Cal Raleigh hit three home runs to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 9-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, marking the first three-homer game of his career WRAL. The catcher, who entered the game batting just .159 with 47 RBIs, powered a five-run first inning and delivered the signature win the Mariners desperately needed after a difficult summer.
The win keeps Seattle's playoff hopes alive. The Mariners are now within four games of the final American League wild-card spot and have won three of their last four games Head to Topics.
Raleigh's Career Night Powers Mariners Past Phillies
Cal Raleigh of the Mariners entered Monday night's game in a deep slump. The switch-hitting catcher had managed only 14 home runs through 132 games in 2026 Columbian. But against the Phillies, he exploded. Raleigh capped the five-run first inning with a blast and added two more homers to finish with a career-high three WRAL.
For most of the night, the game felt like a replay of last season's struggles KDH News. But Raleigh's power display changed everything. His three home runs accounted for six of Seattle's nine runs, turning what could have been a close contest into a decisive 9-2 rout.
Seattle Searches for Consistency After Summer Collapse
The Mariners have struggled all season long Columbian. Through 132 games, the team has been unable to find sustained success. But recent wins have sparked hope. Seattle has now won three of its last four games, pulling within striking distance of the playoff picture Head to Topics.
The team remains four games back from the final AL wild-card spot. Raleigh's breakthrough night shows that when the Mariners' key players get hot, they can beat anyone. The question is whether this momentum will stick or fade like so many other recent spurts.
Donovan Placed on Injured List With Concussion
The Mariners suffered a setback off the field as well. Utility man Brendan Donovan was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list. The move comes as Seattle tries to maintain momentum heading into the final stretch of the season Head to Topics.
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